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View towards the property
Lovely welcoming lounge space
Curl up and watch a film next to the wood burner
Oozing with character and charm
Enjoy open-plan living
Rustle up a feast in the kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden
Afternoon tea
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in the double bedroom
A cosy twin room
Stunning views across the countryside
Light and airy bathroom on the first floor
Attention to detail
Enjoy the larged enclosed garden
Hang your coats up after a day of exploring
Beautiful new summer house for reading and relaxing
Beautiful new summer house for reading and relaxing
Dogs are very welcome too
The surrounding countryside
Meet the neighbours
Enjoy canoeing on the River Usk
The perfect base for both summer and winter breaks
Visit nearby Hay Castle
Beautiful traditional stone cottages
View of the cottages from the front
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4 / 28  Lovely welcoming lounge space
5 / 28  Curl up and watch a film next to the wood burner
6 / 28  Oozing with character and charm
7 / 28  Enjoy open-plan living
8 / 28  Rustle up a feast in the kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden
9 / 28  Afternoon tea
10 / 28  Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in the double bedroom
11 / 28  A cosy twin room
12 / 28  Stunning views across the countryside
13 / 28  Light and airy bathroom on the first floor
14 / 28  Attention to detail
15 / 28  Enjoy the larged enclosed garden
16 / 28  Hang your coats up after a day of exploring
17 / 28  Beautiful new summer house for reading and relaxing
18 / 28  Beautiful new summer house for reading and relaxing
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20 / 28  Dogs are very welcome too
21 / 28  The surrounding countryside
22 / 28  Meet the neighbours
23 / 28  Enjoy canoeing on the River Usk
24 / 28  The perfect base for both summer and winter breaks
25 / 28  Visit nearby Hay Castle
26 / 28  Beautiful traditional stone cottages
27 / 28  View of the cottages from the front
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The Hatchery

Brecon (5.5mls NE), Brecon Beacons
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Fishing onsite / nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Traditional cottage set within the peaceful rolling countryside
  • Stunning views across to the Black mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • A haven for enthusiastic walkers and cyclists with direct access to the countryside
  • Offering easy access into the traditional towns of Brecon and Hay-on-Wye
Property code: 51153

Treat your loved ones and reconnect with the great outdoors, swapping the daily grind for scenic walks, delicious local food and cosy evenings sipping wine by the fire. Sleeping four guests and an accompanying hound, this traditional cottage is set on the cusp of the Brecon Beacons National Park and perfectly tailored for outdoor pursuits. Don your walking boots and set off to explore the sweeping countryside, or challenge your inner adrenaline enthusiast with a multitude of activities at Llangorse Lake 7 miles away, a popular destination for sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking.

Elevated above the countryside with panoramic views of the surroundings, the cottage has a large enclosed garden perfect for sipping wine and enjoying a BBQ supper. Inside, the property is simply presented yet warm and cosy with a feature wood burner and comfortable furniture for snug nights curled up watching films. Rustle up family meals in the kitchen and perch on a barstool ready to feast by candlelight, or enjoy simple snacks and tasty treats at leisure. Climb the cottage-style stairs to find two charming bedrooms, both sharing a generous bathroom with a shower-over-bath for long soaks. There is off-road parking for two cars, and storage for bikes is also available. The single bedroom has a handy trundle bed, ideal for young guests.

A short 6.5-mile drive will bring you to Brecon, a bustling market town brimming with history, independent shops and friendly eateries. Sample some taste bud tantalising local fare, browse the museum, and perhaps take some time to visit the local crafters and watch glass blowing in action. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a treat for walkers and cyclists thanks to the beautiful scenery. Heading in the opposite direction, Hay-on-Wye 10.5 miles away is renowned for its selection of bookshops and annual literature festival.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size bed, 1 single bed (can be joined with a trundle bed to make a king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • TV in lounge
  • Garden with garden furniture, BBQ summer house and day bed. Bicycle storage available.
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Wi-Fi is patchy with a very low download speed (2.1mbps). If Wi-Fi is very important to you, you may want to consider checking coverage in this area with your provider prior to booking
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gwendoline 21st April 2023

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Lovely cottage and in a lovely location. Was good to see a microwave had been installed furnishings were very good. All utensils you would require as we cooked meals every day. Would recommend.

Reviewed by E 14th April 2023

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The quiet location and beautiful views are wonderful. The wood burner makes the cottage toastie warm. Very comfortable and relaxing. Had to contact owner because the fridge broke down. She was really helpful and friendly, had a working fridge a few hours later and a new fridge/freezer within 24hrs. Would be very happy to book another break here.

Reviewed by Wendy 31st March 2023

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Very cosy cottage in a stunning rural location, just a few other houses around for miles so really peaceful. Well equipped and comfortable. Friendly owner who was quick to sort out a minor issue.

Reviewed by Sheila 4th November 2022

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A lovely quiet cottage, basic but cozy.

Reviewed by Linda 6th October 2022

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Cottage and views lovely. Very tranquil. Unfortunately garden not secure for smaller dogs which caused a few issues. Hopefully owners will rectify this.

Reviewed by Tracey 13th August 2022

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This cottage is in the perfect location, the views are fantastic and it is very private. The garden is spacious with the sound of birds, sheep and cows to give you the feel of being in the country. The cottage itself has character and is homely and clean. There are a few other houses nearby and a couple of pubs/ restaurants about a mile away. This Read morewas my 2nd visit to the cottage in the last four years and I would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 24th June 2022

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All i can say 10/10 can't find a fault with it. Lovely cottage, views from the Hatchery astounding.

Reviewed by Lynn 8th June 2022

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Lovely cottage and rural location views are very nice lovely comfy bed and great sized garden for the dog summer house a lovely touch although we did not use it but some might we fed the birds all week and had a family of woodpeckers visit daily which was great to watch the only issues we found was although it had a bbq there was no bbq tools and iRead moret really needs a proper washing line especially if a family occupied the property Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 3rd June 2022

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We had an absolutely lovely weekend staying here, the cottage is tasteful and cosy at the same time. We loved that there were blankets galore and squishy sofas. It was well equipped and you had everything you could possibly need - including board games. The garden was perfect and it was so nice to find somewhere private and dog friendly. We had somRead moreeone staying in the cottage next door but apart from a hello over the garden wall you wouldn't know. Super comfy beds and lovely bedding. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 27th May 2022

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We stayed for a week at the end of May, and the cottage was really cosy and warm with the stove lit in the cooler evenings. It was clean and well equipped. The best things about the cottage is the quietness, the views to the Black Mountains and the accessibility to the Brecon Beacons. So lovely that the garden is full of birds, including sparrows, Read moresong thrushes, woodpeckers and kites! The summerhouse was also a bonus for anyone wanting a bit of time to themselves, or an afternoon nap! Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Adel 19th April 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 6th April 2022

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Reviewed by Helen 22nd March 2022

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Beautiful setting with views of mountains, lovely sized garden our dog loved it so did we. Delighted we were allowed as many logs as we needed. Could do with a larger TV. Cottage cosy and spotlessly clean loved the rural location.

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd December 2021

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A lovely well equipped cottage with great views . Owner was also very friendly Great walk for my dog up on the common .

Reviewed by Haydn 3rd December 2021

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What a lovely place to unwind and very tastefully furnished huge thumbs up

Reviewed by Sheila 29th October 2021

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A cosy cottage in a beautiful setting and NO fireworks, which was why we chose it, so the dog was happy. Saw a red kite & kestrel from the enclosed garden. Maybe not 4-star, though, due to the lack of a microwave and very poor wifi, sorry but in this day and age they ARE required. Also a few repair issues. We recommend the Royal Oak at Pencilli, whRead moreich is open 7 days a week for lunch and evening meals. Bo County Chinese on Watton Road, Brecon, is the nearest Hide

Reviewed by Haydn 15th October 2021

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Stayed for a week, couldn't fault anything, stunning views even with low cloud /rain (welsh weather!) cottage very cosy, very comfy, clean and kitchen very well equipped although some people moaned about lack of microwave?!! Very comfy bed AND a wool quilt, lovely safe garden for our dog.. And Egyptian towels! What's not to love. Would I recommend Read morethat you stay? 100%.this is my personal review, not sponsored by anyone Hide

Reviewed by Burak 8th October 2021

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We had everything we needed during our stay. The only thing I would say is water pressure in the shower. I guess water is heated by electricity. Thats why hot water pressure is low. I didnt mind it as we enjoyed the bath a lot :)

Reviewed by Natasha 24th September 2021

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Reviewed by Anthony 10th September 2021

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The cottage is very comfortable. We enjoyed the peace and the owls hooting at night and the memories of the views towards the Black Mountains when the cloud lifted will remain with us for a long time

Reviewed by Margaret 6th August 2021

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Lovely cottage, very comfortable beds, daughter & pup loved sleeping in the summer house, and the huge garden was perfect for running off excess border collie energy. Very quiet & peaceful, with odd mooing of cows over the fence. Well located for walking in the Brecon Beacons, visiting Hay on Wye, Brecon and surrounding areas. Also perfect if you jRead moreust want to sit out on terrace reading a book and admiring the view over the valley, and sometimes the faces of the curious cows. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 28th May 2021

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Gorgeous & very cosy! The cottage is small but perfectly formed. Lovely flowers on arrival, beautiful views of nature all around and everything inside clean & tastefully decorated. Easy to heat & the water was lovely and hot, utensils provided for everything, no issues at all . Two things to bear in mind: it is semidetached with a smaller property Read morenext door & there is no microwave, but neither made any difference at all, we had a lovely, quiet stay. Hide

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View towards the property
Lovely welcoming lounge space
Curl up and watch a film next to the wood burner
Oozing with character and charm
Enjoy open-plan living
Rustle up a feast in the kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden
Afternoon tea
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in the double bedroom
A cosy twin room
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